WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
IND
Course
Prefix
114
Course
Number
Codes for Interior Designers
Course Title
(1-2)
Lec-Lab
2
Semester
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Examines how interior building codes, governmental standards, and federal regulations affect and are
applied to interior design. References BOCA, CABO, and various accessibility requirements including
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Prerequisite: IND 101 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of coordinator.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I.
Types of building codes, regulations, standards
II.
Occupancy classifications and loads
III.
Construction types and building sizes
IV.
Fire and smoke protection
V.
Plumbing and mechanical requirements
VI.
Electrical and communication requirements
VII.
Finish and furniture selection
VIII. Accessibility requirements
METHODS OF PRESENTATION:
1. Lecture
2. Readings
3. Project presentations
STUDENT OUTCOMES (the student should…):
1. identify the various governmental bodies, which create and regulate interior design construction
through building codes, regulations and standards.
2. distinguish between the various occupancy and construction types and identify the types and
classifications required for a particular project.
3. explain the various fire and smoke protection systems available.
4. identify code requirements for plumbing fixture quantities, mechanical system components, and
electrical system distribution.
5. review how building codes help protect people’s health and safety.
6. explain the difference between various furniture and finish testing methods.
7. identify accessibility clearance requirements for both commercial (ADA) and residential (ABA).
8. survey the special design needs required for people with disabilities.
9. identify the size of bathroom stalls and the height of fixtures in commercial (ADA) bathrooms.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
1. Successful completion of assigned projects
2. Drawings and reports
3. Testing of vocabulary and technical information
IND 114 CODES FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS CONTINUED
TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Harmon, Sharon and Kennan, Katherine, The Codes Guidebook For Interiors 3rd Edition New Jersey,
Wiley & Sons, 2005
Harmon, Sharon and Kennan, Katherine, Study Manual for Codes Guidebook for Interiors 3rd Edition
New Jersey, Wiley & Sons, 2005
ADAAG Manual, a guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, by the Access
Board (ADAAG-M), 1998
Supplied:
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) – available from http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba.htm
ANSI A117.1/1998 American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities –
available from http://ww.iccsafe.org/e/prodcat.html
REVIEWED BY: Jacque Mott
Fall 2006